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Job Description

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We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated substance abuse counselor to support members on their recovery journey. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting members in developing treatment and recovery plans, and identifying behaviors that impede recovery. Under supervision of the Program Manager candidates will also be required to facilitate individual and group therapy sessions.

To ensure success, substance abuse counselors should be familiar with the latest treatment methods, and collaborate with other mental health care specialists. Top-notch candidates have excellent clinical knowledge and demonstrable counseling experience.

Substance Abuse Counselor Responsibilities:

· Managing all aspects of a case from date of entry to date of discharge.

· Evaluating members' physical and mental behaviors and making referrals as deemed clinically necessary.

· In partnership with the member, develop appropriate treatment and recovery plans.

· Facilitating individual and group therapy sessions.

· Monitoring member over time to access treatment progress.

· Collaborating with psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, social workers, and departments of correction.

· Identifying behaviors that interfere with treatment and recovery.

· Assisting primary caregivers to manage addiction-related behavior.

Substance Abuse Counselor Requirements:

· Associate degree in chemical dependency counseling, or a bachelor's degree with coursework in chemical dependency.

· Master's degree in counseling preferred.

· Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or similar.

· Previous experience with the treatment of substance abuse disorders.

· Familiarity with electronic health record systems like SmartCare would be advantageous.

· Ability to support members with co-occurring health and mental health problems.

· Ability to administer drug and alcohol urine testing to monitor progress toward identified goals.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Exceptional interpersonal skills and a compassionate nature.

Another Choice, Another Chance is 501 c3 non-profit organization in South Sacramento, Ca., that provides substance abuse prevention, education, and treatment to youth, families and adults. ACAC adheres to harm reduction principles to meet members where they are on their recovery journey. ACAC utilizes Motivational Interviewing and other evidenced based practices and principles to support members.

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Another Choice, Another Chance is 501 c3 non-profit organization in South Sacramento, Ca., that provides substance abuse prevention, education, and treatment to youth, families and adults. ACAC adheres to harm reduction principles to meet members where they are on their recovery journey. ACAC utilizes Motivational Interviewing and other evidenced based practices and principles to support members.

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